Australian tourists Norm and Diana, visiting Vietnam for the first time, found Ba Ghien through online searches.

Having already been familiar with broken rice from the Vietnamese communities in Australia, they were eager to try the dish in its homeland. After ordering a mixed plate, they noted the generous portion, saying it was enough for two to share.

“The flavor suits our taste, and the fish sauce is sweet, much more pleasant than what my friends warned me about,” Norm said.